Question

Match each solute given below by how it would best be depicted in solution.

a) NaCl - dissociated ions
b) C6H12O6 - individual molecules
c) MgSO4 - dissociated ions
d) CH3CH2OH - individual molecules

Answer 1

NaCl and MgSO4 are best depicted as dissociated ions in solution because they are ionic compounds, while C6H12O6 and CH3CH2OH are best depicted as individual molecules since they are molecular compounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is asking us to match solutes with how they would be best depicted in solution. The solutes in question and their corresponding depictions are:

• NaCl - dissociated ions because sodium chloride is an ionic compound that separates into Na+ and Cl- ions when dissolved in water.
• C6H12O6 (glucose) - individual molecules since glucose is a covalent compound that dissolves in water as individual molecules without dissociating into ions.
• MgSO4 - dissociated ions because magnesium sulfate is an ionic compound that separates into Mg^2+ and SO4^2- ions in solution.
• CH3CH2OH (ethanol) - individual molecules since ethanol is a molecular compound that dissolves in water as individual molecules.

These matches are based on each solute's chemical properties and behavior when dissolved in a polar solvent like water